as in unsteadiness
the quality or state of not being firmly fixed in position the instability of the bridge became tragically apparent when it suddenly collapsed

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Recent Examples of instability After the president’s announcement of tariffs last week, markets across the globe faced intense instability, and anxieties around the worldwide economy dramatically rose. Tara Suter, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025 Atmospheric instability has two components: rising air and wind shear, which is created as wind speed changes with height. Shuang-Ye Wu, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2025 Where United can hurt Lyon is by exploiting their defensive instability. The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025 Abruptly abandoning these industries without viable alternatives would create economic instability, leaving regions and workforces vulnerable. Piyachart Isarabhakdee, Time, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for instability

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“Instability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instability. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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